Columbia High School vs Hollywood Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 515 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Lake City, Florida | Hollywood Hills High School Hollywood, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 576 | #436 of 576 |
| National rank | #9198 of 16,910 | #11214 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,711 | 1,711 |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | 1,711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| city | Lake City | Hollywood |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 38.9).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Hollywood Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 44.8%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia High School better than Hollywood Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 38.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia High School and Hollywood Hills High School?
About 515 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Hollywood in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,711. Hollywood Hills High School: 1,711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Hollywood Hills High School rank in Florida?
Columbia High School is 333rd of 576 and Hollywood Hills High School is 436th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).